B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

流氓英雄的故事

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

Example

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

这本小说是一个聪明流浪汉的皮卡雷斯克故事。

C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突变，基因变异

Meaning

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

Example

Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

科学家发现了一种基因突变，导致了这种疾病。

C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

包括

Meaning

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Example

Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.

次要细节被纳入了主要话题。

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

修修补补

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

他喜欢在他的车库里修修补补旧收音机。

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窑炉

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

陶工将泥土罐放入窑炉中烧制。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。

C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

熊似的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a bear.

Example

The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.

那个人熊似的力量让所有人都吃惊。

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性别

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

医生办公室询问了他的性别。

C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

狂吠

Meaning

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

Example

The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.

猎犬的叫声在森林中回响。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

细长的棒子，尤其是金属或木制的

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

他用铁棒支撑结构。

C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

聚集

Meaning

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

Example

The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.

这座城市是各种文化和社区的聚集地。

C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

犯错

Meaning

to make a mistake or be incorrect

Example

To err is human, to forgive divine.

犯错是人类的本性，宽恕是神圣的。

A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

脂肪

Meaning

a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking

Example

Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.

你饮食中脂肪过多可能对健康有害。

B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

有条理的

Meaning

Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.

Example

An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.

有条理的工作方法可以提高生产力并减少压力。

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

她的（女性的）东西

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

那个蓝色的包是她的。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

作弊

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

他通过抄答案在考试中作弊。

A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

承诺

Meaning

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word

Example

I promise to help you with your homework.

我承诺帮助你做作业。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

敏锐

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

他的商业敏锐帮助公司迅速成长。

B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

惩罚

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

老师会惩罚作弊的学生。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

通常

Meaning

in most cases; usually; as a rule

Example

He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.

他通常在9点前到达工作。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸好

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸好，她准时到达了会议。

C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

Example

The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

经验的或基于经验的

Meaning

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Example

Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.

科学研究依赖于经验性证据。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

摩托车

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

他每天早上骑摩托车去上班。

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

领土的

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

这两个国家在这个岛屿上有领土争议。

B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。

C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素

Meaning

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Example

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品

Meaning

Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.

Example

The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.

旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

勉强地; 刚好

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

她差点逃脱了事故。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。

A1 verb /juːz/

use

使用

Meaning

to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of

Example

I use my computer for work and entertainment.

我用我的计算机来工作和娱乐。

C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

事件

Meaning

an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring

Example

The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.

地震的发生在这个地区很常见。

A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飞机; 平滑

Meaning

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

Example

The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.

木匠用工具来平整木材。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。

B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

区

Meaning

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Example

She lives in the northern district of the city.

她住在城市的北区。

B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

特质

Meaning

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

Example

Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

耐心是与儿童一起工作的重要特质。

C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

可憎的

Meaning

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

Example

The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.

囚犯们被关押在可憎的条件下。

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

植物化学物质

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

绿茶中的植物化学物质有助于减少炎症。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好

Meaning

willingness to please others; courteous compliance

Example

Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.

她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

辨别

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

他几乎无法在雾中辨认出远处的身影。

A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

简单

Meaning

not difficult; requiring little effort

Example

The exam was surprisingly easy.

考试出乎意料的简单。

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。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

巡护员

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公园巡护员带领游客走过森林小道。

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。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

厌婚症

Meaning

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

Example

His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.

他的厌婚症让他无法和伴侣定居下来。

C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残余

Meaning

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

古老的墙只剩下残余。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯，既有巨大的成功，也有失败。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

民间传说

Meaning

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.

Example

Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.

中国的民间传说充满了神话和传说。

C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非战斗人员

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

红十字会的工作人员在冲突中被视为非战斗人员。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，航空公司宣布了航班取消。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池

Meaning

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

Example

The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.

这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。

C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

预示

Meaning

to be a sign or indication of something

Example

Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.

乌云预示着即将到来的暴风雨。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

asylum

庇护所

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

难民在邻国寻求庇护。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

光明会

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

许多阴谋论涉及光明会，认为它是一个秘密的、控制世界的组织。

A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

电子邮件

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

我昨天给我的教授发了一封电子邮件。

C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

丑陋的; 恶心的; 可怕的

Meaning

extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust

Example

The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.

电影中的怪物看起来非常丑陋。

B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

移民

Meaning

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

Example

Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.

许多人在19世纪从欧洲移民到美国。

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。

B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

治疗

Meaning

medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something

Example

The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

医生为她的病情推荐了新的治疗方法。

C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

两个月的时间段

Meaning

A period of two months.

Example

The academic program is divided into six bimesters.

学术项目分为六个学期。

A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

她

Meaning

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw her at the park yesterday.

我昨天在公园看见了她。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

她是一位合格的医学从业者。

C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束缚，限制

Meaning

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

Example

The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.

严格的规则限制了学生们的创造力。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。

C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔

Meaning

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

Example

The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.

年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

诚实一直是他生活中的核心信条。

A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

农场

Meaning

an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals

Example

They live on a farm with many animals.

他们住在一个有许多动物的农场。

C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量

Meaning

shameless or rude boldness

Example

He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海洋的

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生态系统对人类活动非常敏感。

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

杏仁

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

杏仁是一种健康的零食，富含蛋白质和健康脂肪。

C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

突然改变方向

Meaning

to change direction suddenly

Example

The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.

汽车为了避开事故突然驶离了道路。

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

欺诈

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

这位政治家因金融欺诈而受到指控。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。

B1 verb /spred/

spread

传播

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

Example

The news spread quickly through the town.

新闻迅速在城镇传播。

C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

手势表达

Meaning

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

Example

He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.

他疯狂地做着手势，以引起他们的注意。

C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

安抚

Meaning

to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe

Example

He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.

他试图通过退款安抚愤怒的客户。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

商人

Meaning

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

Example

The businessman invested heavily in new technology.

商人们在新技术上进行了大量投资。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。

C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性

Meaning

The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.

Example

Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.

她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警觉

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警觉的狗对接近房子的陌生人大声吠叫。

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。

B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

闲暇; 休闲

Meaning

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

Example

She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.

她喜欢在闲暇时间阅读书籍。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

不文明的; 粗鲁的;

Meaning

not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior

Example

His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.

他在会议上的不文明言论冒犯了在场的每一个人。

B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

迫使

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

Example

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

我很乐意为你提供所需的信息。

C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

接受能力

Meaning

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Example

Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.

她对新思想的接受能力帮助改善了项目。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。

B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困扰

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

听到坏消息后，他看起来非常困扰。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

衣服散落在地板上。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。

C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

晒干的米

Meaning

Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice

Example

The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.

农民们将晒干的米铺在垫子上，让它完全干燥。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

折射

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中的光折射使物体看起来弯曲。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

一个劣质或琐碎的诗人

Meaning

an inferior or trivial poet

Example

He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.

他被文学评论家当作诗人废物嘲笑。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化妆

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

她在聚会前化了妆。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。

C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮

Meaning

A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.

Example

The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.

电影的结局是一个反高潮，在如此激动人心的故事之后。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

谜题

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

数学问题甚至会让专家感到困惑。

C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚胎的

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

这个项目仍处于胚胎阶段。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

Example

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。

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。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望

Meaning

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.

嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。

A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治疗

Meaning

to make someone healthy again after an illness

Example

The new medicine cured her of the infection.

新的药物治愈了她的感染。

B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

会员资格

Meaning

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

Example

The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.

该国在该组织中的会员资格已满50年。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。

C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

离题

Meaning

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

Her story was full of interesting digressions.

她的故事充满了有趣的离题部分。

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

车辆底盘

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

机械师检查了汽车的底盘以查找损坏。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

他签署了还款承诺书。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

士兵

Meaning

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

Example

The soldier marched proudly with his unit.

士兵骄傲地与他的部队一起行进。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

自负

Meaning

The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.

Example

His constant boasting revealed his egotism.

他的不断吹嘘揭示了他的自负。

C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽

Meaning

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

Example

The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.

种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。