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C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

盯着看
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
游客们在街上看到名人时盯着看。
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

藏身处
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
害虫需要一个藏身处来生存和繁殖。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
商店出售各种各样的糖果。
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要的
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
他成功的主要原因是努力工作。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。
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。
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
新娘携带着美丽的白玫瑰花束走过过道。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

毛衣;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
她在寒冷的冬夜穿了一件温暖的羊毛跳绳衣。
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上升
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
太阳从东方升起。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

恶意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
他的恶意在他对待竞争对手的残忍方式中表现得淋漓尽致。
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

气化
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
气化广泛用于从煤炭中生产燃气。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

滥用
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
他被指控滥用公司的资金。
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

转变为玻璃
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
沙子在强烈的热量下可以转变为玻璃。
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

关税或进出口税
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品征收了高额关税。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

笨重行走
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
那只熊在森林中沉重地走着寻找食物。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

在
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
书在桌子上。
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

项链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
她在派对上戴着一条漂亮的钻石项链。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
长途旅行中，热度是无法忍受的。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

尸体解剖
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
医生对尸体进行了尸体解剖。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

刷子
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
我每天早上用软刷刷牙。
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸福
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

氢能公交车
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
氢能公交车减少空气污染。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学在工业发展中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴役
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
许多人为了摆脱殖民制度所强加的奴役而斗争。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

过高的
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
酒店为一个普通房间收取了过高的费用。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

有德行的; 正直的; 道德上卓越的;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
她以其高尚的品格和诚实的行为而闻名。
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

抓住
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
她终于在解释后理解了这个概念。
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
公司明天将宣布新产品。
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

地板
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
地板上铺着一块柔软的地毯。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

纪录片
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
我们观看了关于气候变化的纪录片。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

通过理性或情感说服某人
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
有效的劝说是成功演讲的关键。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
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。
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

问题
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要尽快解决这个问题。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

无法控制的
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
野火以无法控制的方式蔓延，造成广泛破坏。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
她在面试中表现出极大的自信。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
合同规定任何争议应通过仲裁解决。
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

讨论
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
我们需要在完成之前讨论这个项目。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
开创性努力常常通向成功。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

愤慨
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
在不公正的裁决之后，公众的愤慨情绪上升。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

磨锐，改善技能
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
她在大会议之前磨练了自己的演讲技巧。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派系
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
党内的不同派系对新政策存在分歧。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

友好
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
他的友好使他在同事中很受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

蹒跚
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
老人拿着拐杖摇摇晃晃地过马路。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
水果和蔬菜是维持健康身体的重要食物。
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

诗学，诗歌理论
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
他写了一本关于诗学的书，解释了诗歌的艺术。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

委员会
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
市议会投票决定改善公共交通。
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

无关紧要
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
法官裁定，该论点与案件无关。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

制革工
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
这位制革工人加班工作以生产优质皮革。
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

手臂
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
她举起了手臂来提问。
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

首席执行官
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
CEO宣布了公司的一项新战略。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗议
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
这个决定在市民中引发了抗议。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

排 / 争吵
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
他们就钱大声争吵。
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

联邦
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
南方各州在内战期间组成了联邦。
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

与生殖器官相关
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
医生解释了生殖器卫生的重要性。
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
这所学校因其学术卓越而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

激动人心
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
演讲者发表了一个激动人心的演讲，打动了观众。
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

诉讼
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
公司决定就合同争议提起诉讼。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

决定性的; 终结的; 完全解决问题
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
证据是决定性的，没有留下任何怀疑的空间。
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸馏
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
蒸馏通常用于生产酒精饮料。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

琐事或无关紧要的事情
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
别为这种小事担心；它不值得你浪费时间。
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

负面
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
她对即将到来的项目持负面态度。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

学徒状态
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
在他的学徒状态期间，他在一位资深律师的指导下学习了法律。
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

污染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
空气污染导致健康问题。
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

尝试
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
我会尽力帮助你。
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

女衬衫
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
她穿着一件美丽的丝绸女衬衫参加派对。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

绷带
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
护士给他受伤的手臂包扎了。
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

海湾
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
水手们在海湾的平静水域中抛锚。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

实际的
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
解决复杂问题需要实际的办法。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
工作的机会减少了。
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

临终; 即将死亡;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
临终的植物需要立即浇水。
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

效用; 益处; 公共服务
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
随着电费上涨，太阳能板的效用也在增加。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

文盲
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
那些文盲村民依赖口头传统来保存他们的历史。
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 礼物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
拥有良好的健康是我们应该珍惜的祝福。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

刺猬
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
当刺猬感到威胁时，它滚成一团。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜艇
Meaning
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
Example
The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.
潜水艇潜入海洋深处以避免被发现。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深厚的智慧
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
他的萨加西蒂使他成为伟大的领导者。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人民反抗了残忍的暴君。
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

时钟
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
墙上的时钟显示三点。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
她对学生的需求很敏感。
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
她在大学学习法律。