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C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

固执的, 叛逆的
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
那位固执的学生拒绝遵守学校的规章制度。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

误解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
关于疾病原因存在常见的误解。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

激烈的抨击
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
这篇文章是对政府政策的激烈抨击。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明中的巨石结构令人着迷。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

持不同政见者
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
在辩论期间，只听到了少数持不同政见者的声音。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水折射光线，让吸管看起来弯曲。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

心律不齐
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
病人的心跳不规律。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

骡夫
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
骡夫安全地将动物引导过山路。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

宽容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中表现出了非凡的宽容。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
实验在等温条件下进行。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

与法律相关
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
哲学家讨论了自然法则的诺米克必要性。
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

败坏
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一句不小心的话可能会破坏整个论点。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇气
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
这位年轻的运动员在决赛中展示了他的勇气。
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

哀歌，悼歌
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
诗人为阵亡的士兵创作了一首感人的悼歌。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不当行为
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
该政治家被指控涉及财务不当行为。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

宣礼塔
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
清真寺的宣礼塔可以从几英里外看到。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

鱼类学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
鱼类学家在河里发现了一种新的鱼类。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新的政策旨在改善穷人的生活条件。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

吐痰
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者开始吐出厚重的粘液。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
猎人用网困住了兔子。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

盗窃
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
他因在商店犯盗窃罪被逮捕。
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

低胸的服装
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
她穿着低胸裙子参加了派对。
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。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接或自然的结果
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
新政策的一个结果是公众意识的提高。
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。
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

时代精神
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
这本小说完美地捕捉了1960年代的时代精神。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

林地的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
这座小屋位于一个林地的景观中，充满了高大的树木。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者将部分财产租给了当地的农民。
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

一场人们佩戴面具和服装的聚会
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
慈善活动作为一场盛大的 masquerade 举行。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

附带福利
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
公司车是他担任该高管职位的附带福利之一。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海滩
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
孩子们在海岸上玩耍，捡贝壳。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
律师对指控者提起了反诉。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即兴表演
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴表演。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

微不足道
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
他的努力微不足道，未能改变结果。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

无形的
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
鬼魂常被描述为无形的存在。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道是地球围绕太阳公转的平面。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木质的
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木质的茎支撑着沉重的花朵。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚蠢
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
他在会议中的愚蠢评论让所有人都感到烦恼。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

辩护的
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
他的辩护性评论恢复了他的声誉。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鳍
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
鲨鱼有一个显眼的背鳍。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

闷热和潮湿
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
七月的下午非常闷热。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢，或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

低潮
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
在低潮期间，水位变化最小。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

暴躁的
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
他那暴躁的脾气常常让他卷入争论。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
该市在暴雨后遭受了严重的洪水。
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

含义
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
这个手势的含义被误解了。
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

辐射度
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
中午太阳的辐射度是压倒性的。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

无法满足
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
他有一个无法满足的权力愿望。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

征服或支配
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
殖民大国对较弱国家的征服塑造了历史。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大铁锅
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
女巫在一个冒泡的锅里搅拌她的药水。
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。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止性的法律在该地区严格执行。
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

电解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
电解被用于从水中分离氢气。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

过时的
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
过时的技术无法与现代设备竞争。
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

预见
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
她对市场趋势的预见拯救了公司。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

讽刺 / 一致
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
他的行动与他的言辞不符。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
汽车的损坏很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
烟火在夜空中闪烁。
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

与词汇结构和构成有关
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
形态学分析帮助人工智能理解单词结构。
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

熏蒸
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
他们对仓库进行了熏蒸处理，以消灭昆虫。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

告知
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
经理将通知员工新的政策。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

恶棍
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
恶棍因抢劫被捕。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

表示同情
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
邻居们在悲剧后前来向家属表示慰问。
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
在数学中，十进制系统的基数是十。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

有利可图
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
他选择了医学领域一个有利可图的职业。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

胡椒柯贝贝
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
胡椒柯贝贝用于传统的印度尼西亚菜肴。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

临时的
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
法官发布了临时命令，以保持听证会之前的现状。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

脏且破旧
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
流浪狗看起来又脏又虚弱。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢的
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
她对他露出了一种傲慢的笑容，好像他比她低。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子；口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

三分
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
老师要求学生将线段分成三部分。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
每个人都叫他吝啬鬼，因为他从不买礼物。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
红色绳子被固定在支柱上以引导人群。
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

一岁动物，尤其是马
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
小说展示了财富如何败坏一个人的品格。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

轻薄丝绸睡衣
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
她在睡觉前穿上了丝绸睡衣。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
那个小国王尽管有一个小王国，但他要求人民尊敬他。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自给自足, 经济独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
一些国家通过减少对进口的依赖，追求自给自足。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

中午前的时间
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
她安排了所有重要的会议在中午前的时间。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

恼怒
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
持续的噪音成为邻居的恼怒源。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

杰出人物
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
他被认为是科学界的杰出人物。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

半心半意
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
他半心半意的学习尝试没有带来好结果。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

失职
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
这名官员因失职被指控。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

臂环
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环，在聚光灯下闪闪发光。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

安抚
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
经理试图通过折扣安抚生气的顾客。
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

虚构的乐园
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
他们将这个岛屿描述为现代版的香格里拉。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
他几秒钟就把啤酒喝完了。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不合时宜
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
在严肃的讨论中，他的评论不合时宜。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

相称的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
薪资将与经验相称。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

类人猿的
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
科学家研究了黑猩猩的类人猿行为。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施舍
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侣把施舍分发给贫穷的村民。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

堕落
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
这部小说描绘了一个腐化社会的道德堕落。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

奉承的
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
他的奉承笑容让每个人都迅速信任了他。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分类学家
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
这位分类学家发现了一种新昆虫物种。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢的
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢的士兵毫不犹豫地带领他的部队进入战斗。