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B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

过度甜美或感伤,就像糖浆一样。
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
这部电影对我的口味来说太甜了。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

偏离主题的
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
他的偏离主题的讲座让学生们对主要话题感到困惑。
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

已婚
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
她已婚,丈夫是一位医生。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

扫兴的人
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
不要做扫兴的人,放我们享受派对吧。
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
请在电影期间停止说话。
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

电子的
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
她为她的音乐课买了一台电子键盘。
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

满意
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
她对自己的考试结果感到满意。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

码头
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
货物在码头被卸下。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师,你应该小心地指导他们。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

吃草
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
奶牛们在草地上安静地吃草。
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

心胸狭窄
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
他的心胸狭窄使他无法接受新想法。
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

分开; 独立; 单独; 分离
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
请保持您的个人和职业生活分开。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
他在逆境中保持坚强。
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
生命充满了挑战和机会。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
护士将疫苗注射到病人的手臂中。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃,受尊敬的
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
他来自一个严肃的家庭。
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

改进
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
厨师将食谱完善到完美。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。
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。
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

模糊
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
诗的意义对大多数读者来说是模糊的。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

先例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
法官的裁决为类似案件设立了一个新的先例。
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表达
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
我午餐吃了一碗鸡汤。
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

配音
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
这部电影为国际发行而配音成多种语言。
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

时尚的
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
她总是在每个派对上穿时尚的衣服。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
律师引用相关案例法。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

箱子
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
昂贵的项目后,城市的资金库被耗尽了。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任,让他的同事感到沮丧。
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
科学家们正在计划在下一个十年进行载人火星任务。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探险家渴望冒险。
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

唤醒
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
响亮的警报把他从深度睡眠中唤醒。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
他违反了安全规定并被罚款。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自律对于长期成功至关重要。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

丰富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
花园里有五彩缤纷的花朵。
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神谕的
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
她的神谕般的话让观众陷入了深思。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
她从碗里抓了一把坚果,然后去散步。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

琐事
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
测验中充满了关于电影和音乐的有趣琐事。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

划定
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒药
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
医生迅速给蛇毒注射了解毒药。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

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

foreman

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

detrimental

有害的
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
污染对生育力有害。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 在中间
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
项目正在完成的过程中。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

可扩展的
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
该软件设计为可以通过新功能扩展。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

杀死
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
猎人杀死了鹿。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

严重的; 紧急的; 可怕的
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
该国正面临严重的经济危机。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
老板给他的秘书口述信件。
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

散布
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面上撒满了秋天的叶子。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

卧床不起
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
这位年长的男士已经卧床不起好几个月了。
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

混合
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
她喜欢混合不同的颜色来创造新的色调。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚荣
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
他的演讲充满了虚荣和自我吹嘘。
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

如果
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
如果明天下雨,我们就待在家里。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
风把叶子撒到院子里。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

报应
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
她为他的善良报以自己的时间。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

综合外交
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
综合外交增强了联盟。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

恶魔般的
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
他发出了一声恶魔般的笑声,吓坏了所有人。
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
8和12的和是20。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
这座古老的石桥已经连接这两个城市超过一个世纪。
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇怪
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
在这么久之后在派对上看到他真奇怪。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
我完全同意你的决定。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
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。
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
铝常用于制造罐头和飞机部件。
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

香蕉
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
香蕉是钾的良好来源。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

富有的; 富裕的; 有钱的
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
她来自一个富有的家庭,拥有大量的房地产。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通系统对于减少交通拥堵至关重要。
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

见证, 推荐信
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
积极的见证可以提升公司的声誉。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

偏差, 异常, 偏离
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学家将这些数据视为一个偏差。
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

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

barter system

物物交换
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代文明使用物物交换系统进行贸易。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

迷途的
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
老师惩罚了那个迷途的学生。
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

掉落
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
秋天,树叶从树上掉下来。
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

资助接收者
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
资助接收者必须每六个月提交一次进展报告。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期望
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
在结果公布之前,房间里充满了期待感。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

酒窝
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
她迷人的酒窝每次对孩子们微笑时都会出现。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

灌输
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
父母试图在孩子们的心中灌输好的价值观。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
医生诊断出婴儿患有黄疸。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将军立即取消了先前的命令。
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

完全
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
她完全意识到这些风险。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺,可以注入毒液。
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

严厉的斥责
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
他的不当行为让他受到了经理的严厉斥责。
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

过高的
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
药物的费用对于许多家庭来说是过高的。
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

塔兰图拉
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
塔兰图拉爬过沙漠的地面。
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
一次喝太多水可能会让你感到腹胀。
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 职位; 标题; 官方身份
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
他的团队领导职务带来了额外的责任和权力。
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

沙哑或粗哑的声音; 因大声喊叫或生病而变沙哑
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
他的声音在音乐会后变得沙哑。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
这座老建筑有肮脏的墙壁,需要粉刷。
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

最低
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
失业率在15年来最低。
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。
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

可悲的, 哀伤的, 非常微小
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
与去年相比,团队的表现可悲。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

技能
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
她在绘画方面的技能给大家留下了深刻印象。
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。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
卓越的才能推动创新。
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。